YEARLY HIGH
0.1872 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1577 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1723 WST

2021 ZAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 0.1872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.1577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0295 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1663 to the December average rate of 0.1634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1872 was down 0.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,361 WST
2020 Average 8,120 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,886 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,475.52 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

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ZAR to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1736, compared to 0.1711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0144 WST (High: 0.1721 / Low: 0.1577). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 WST (High: 0.1787 / Low: 0.1731).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0144
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.1815) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1578), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0237 (+15.04%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.1815
2020 Avg (June) 0.1578

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1731 0.1612 0.1663
February 0.1740 0.1654 0.1701
March 0.1720 0.1619 0.1684
April 0.1787 0.1731 0.1757
May 0.1832 0.1747 0.1793
June 0.1872 0.1758 0.1815
July 0.1787 0.1719 0.1757
August 0.1790 0.1682 0.1735
September 0.1810 0.1687 0.1758
October 0.1782 0.1684 0.1729
November 0.1721 0.1577 0.1650
December 0.1676 0.1589 0.1634